Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences: Research Areas

Article Title: Effect of Hydroponic and Indigenous Technology on Spinach Production by Farmers for Livelihood in Makurdi, Benue State
by Prof. Agulu, O.N and Onu, D.O

Abstract:
The study investigated the effect of hydroponic and indigenous technology on the growth and maturity of spinach in Makurdi, Benue state. The study adopted experimental research design and a population of 100 spinach crop plants with a sample size of 66 crop plants. The crop plants were observed upon application of two treatments (hydroponic and indigenous technology). The experiment was replicated three times and 11 crop plants each were randomly selected from the replicates per treatment. The data were analyzed using frequency table, mean and t-test to determine the effect. Also the hypotheses were tested at 0.05level of significance. The findings from the study showed that hydroponic technology has a positive effect on the growth and maturity of spinach than the indigenous technology. It was then recommended that trainings, workshops and seminars be organized for farmers to train them on the use of this technology.

Keywords: Spinach, Indigenous, Hydroponic Technology, Production And Farmers

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